-
Temple
Moon Temple Located at the bottom of Cerro Blanco just outside of Trujillo, the Moon Temple (Huaca de la Luna) dates back to 500 AD — significantly older than nearby Chan Chan. What remains of the Moche-period ceremonial temple are a few interior rooms — a small part of a much larger complex — whe
-
Manatee Rescue Center
Manatee Rescue Center This Peruvian Amazon establishment is a haven for orphaned and injured manatees. Established in 2007 and run by the Institute for the Investigation of the Peruvian Amazon (IIAP) in partnership with the Dallas Aquarium, the Manatee Rescue Center educates visitors and allows fo
-
Lima Cruise Port
Lima Cruise Port With roots dating back 10,000 years, Lima was once the richest and most important city in South America. Today, it boasts over eight-million residents and serves as a primary cruise port for trans-Pacific ships arriving from the Far East, as well as for cruise ships following the
-
Lares Trek
Lares Trek Travelers who want an alternative route to the famed Inca Trail can find the same scenic Peruvian landscapes, challenging paths and epic views on the popular Lares Trek. This well-known route is a bit shorter, but offers a more challenging climb for outdoor enthusiasts looking a less tr
-
Kuelap
Kuelap This impressive and historic fortress is located a three-hours walk from the hotel district of Santa Maria and attracts travelers from across the globe thanks to its imposing stone walls and the four hundred individual buildings that make up the complex. Travelers can climb to the top
-
Jockey Plaza
Jockey Plaza Lima is inarguably the best shopping city in Peru, and Jockey Plaza is its biggest, newest and best shopping mall. The American-style shopping complex offers a mix of small boutiques and international brands, like Puma, Carolina Herrera, Nike, Zara and Brooks Brothers (among others),
-
Iron House (Casa de Fierro)
Iron House (Casa de Fierro) A walk around the Casa de Fierro invokes thoughts of the striking similarities to the Eiffel Tower’s iron work, and there’s a reason why.During Iquitos’ “rubber boom” at the end of the 19th century, the building was showcased at the Parisian International Exposition by
-
Interpretation Center of Andean Textiles
Interpretation Center of Andean Textiles From boldly patterned, knitted ponchos to bright, intricately woven textiles or chullo hats made from baby-soft alpaca wool; few visitors leave Peru without buying some of the country’s colorful handicrafts. The Andean region in particular is world-renowned
-
Inca Museum
Inca Museum Built on an authentic Inca foundation, this humble museum in the heart of Cusco houses an impressive collection of Incan artifacts. Hundreds of examples of handmade goldwork, pottery, textiles and queros line the halls of this truly memorable spot and offer travelers a rare look into t
-
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus Sharing the Plaza de Armas with the imposing Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, it’s easy to overlook the small Jesuit church known as Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, but doing so would be a mistake. This churrigueresque-style building features an intricately decorate
-
Huanano Falls
Huanano Falls Huanano Falls, located in San Jeronimo de Surco about two hours outside of Lima, is one of the most popular destinations near the capital for trekking and repelling. The trek to the waterfall begins in Surco and takes around one to two hours. Along the way, the well-marked trail pass
-
Huaca Rajada
Huaca Rajada Every archaeologist dreams of finding a place like Huaca Rajada. Forgotten in the desert for over 1,700 years, Huaca Rajada was a sacred burial site for Moche nobility and royalty. When local looters in 1987 were found with lavish gold artifacts, it tipped off police that a large disc
-
Gocta Waterfalls
Gocta Waterfalls These incredible waterfalls tower some 771 meters into the sky and at one time were ranked among the tallest in the world. Today, travelers can venture to what’s considered the 15th highest set of falls on earth and revel at their breathtaking wonder while they look out over stunn
-
El Misti
El Misti Also known as Guagua-Putina, this stratovolcano is located in southern Peru, 11 miles from Arequipa, and stands at 19,101 feet above sea level. The volcano features a symmetric conical shape, characteristic of rotating layers of lava and debris from eruptions. El Misti’s last eruption was
-
El Carmen Church
El Carmen Church Sure, the Trujillo Cathedral is the most well-known building in town, but the city has more than a dozen Colonial churches that visitors can photograph and enjoy. One of these churches, El Carmen Church, is only four blocks from the Plaza de Armas and the famous Trujillo Cathedral
-
El Brujo
El Brujo Perhaps one of the most fascinating bits about Peru’s ancient Moche culture is that even though they ruled this coastline over 2,000 years ago, we just now today are beginning to unearth the secrets of their civilization. At no place is this more apparent than at the archaeological comple
-
Dedalo Market
Dedalo Market If it isn’t a vacation until you go shopping, Dedalo Market in the Barranco district will make the visit official. Here at this bohemian, coastal plaza, visitors can find everything from designer jewelry to contemporary Peruvian art. The items you’ll find at Dedalo Market are differe
-
Chorrillos
Chorrillos For years, Miraflores has been Lima’s district for tourists, expats, and visitors, but lately the neighboring Chorillos district is starting to flex its charm. Heavily razed by Chilean soldiers in a 19th century war, and then completely leveled in 1940 by a devastating coastal earthquak
-
Choquequirao
Choquequirao Sometimes referred to as “the other Machu Picchu”, Choquequirao is an Incan ruin in the mountains outside of Cuzco. Unlike Machu Picchu, however, Choquequirao sees only a handful of visitors due to the difficult two-day hike. That could potentially change, however, as plans are i
-
ChocoMuseo Miraflores
ChocoMuseo Miraflores There are few places more perfect for chocolate lovers than the ChocoMuseo in Miraflores. Travelers can tour the chocolate factory and watch expert artisans craft dark, milk and white chocolate delights by hand, or participate in one of the museum’s unique workshops that gran
Total
553 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
2/28 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
